DLA Piper announced it has opened an office in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Insurance specialist law firm Kennedys announced the opening of new offices in Brazil and Peru with senior hires in both countries.
SunPower returned to Carey for counsel on the financing of Total SunPower El Pelícano, a photovoltaic plant in Coquimbo, northern Chile.
Peruvian law firm Miranda & Amado acted for BBVA Banco Continental on its PEN 600 Million (approximately $183 million) corporate bond issuance.
Dominican Republic law firm Biaggi & Messina announced the arrival of IP specialist Zaida Lugo and her team.
The Qatari flag carrier instructed Carey and Weil for the $613 million deal.
Simpson Thacher advised BB Securities, Banco Bradesco BBI, HSBC Securities (USA), Morgan Stanley and Santander Investment Securities as initial purchasers in a bond offering by Marfrig.
Milbank advised BBVA Securities and Santander Investment Securities in YPF’s Rule 144A/Reg S issuance of US$750 million in high-yield notes, due 2020.
Central American law firm Pacheco Coto advised Florida Bebidas in creating a strategic alliance with Mexican dairy Grupo Lala.